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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Join our international crew of artists, athletes, thinkers, builders and healers to help maintain our popular hostel located by one of the best surf breaks in the world.

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We are constantly constructing, transforming and maintaining our home; the jobs are varied (usually reception, construction...). We do a little bit of everything and so will you! A great sense of humor and ability to improvise is preferred, those that take initiative and ownership in everything they do are most comfortable here. One month minimum commitment preferred.

Languages spoken

Spanish, English, Croatian, Slovenian, German, French, Italian

Accommodation

The volunteers work in the hostel but are staying in a different place which is on the same street as the hostel .

You will be steps away from the beach! The property has 9 cabanas and 5 tents (with thin mattresses). The arrangements will depend on the availability.

- Shared cabin or single tent: 5 hours a day 5 days a week.
- Shared tent: 5 hours a day 4 days a week.

We offer a good quality meal when you work, including vegetarian option. You can prepare your other meals in the share kitchenette.

Only Good Vibes

We have 4 basic rules for a great and respectful convivence:
1. No external visitors, for your security
2. Silence after 12am
3. Wash your dishes after cooking and eating. Keep all areas clean
4. No alcohol in this place.

What else ...

We are located 1 block from surf break La Punta and a short walk to Playa Zicatela. There is surfing, skydiving, fishing, motocross, diving, snorkeling available in the area. The markets and shops of Downtown Puerto Escondido can be accessed by taxi or the coletivo. We are a 15 minute drive from PXM airport and a 6 hour drive from the famous city of Oaxaca which is famous for its cheese and chocolate!

We welcome all those ready to contribute and learn valuable life skills.

A little more information

Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

5 hours a day. 5 days a week (if you spleep in private cabana). 5 days a week (shared cabana or single tent). 4 days a week (shared tent)

We stayed at Tomo’s for our 2 weeks in Puerto Escondido and really enjoyed our stay. The place is in a good location and is filled with great people. Tomo is super friendly and quite flexible with days off and hours of work.

Our time here was spent in the staff kitchen preparing meals for everyone - there is no chef at night so you need some… read more initiative and cooking skills for this.

The place where the staff stay - is a nice chilled out area although our room was right next to the social area and kitchen so could be quite noisy if you want an early night. The kitchen was often dirty (though this is the staff, not Tomo’s fault) and not everything worked.

I stayed and worked 3 weeks here and would definitely recommend it. I worked only in the kitchen 10.00 -15.00, where I helped prepare the lunch for the volunteers and the (paid) workers. In the kitchen I worked under Victor and Ciel - both very competent and skilled chefs - and if it wasn´t for them I would not have stayed so long in Puerto. If… read more you are interested in cooking you can definitely learn a lot from them. Some WorkAways might offer more meals per day, but the one meal you do get here - even when you work the night shift - will be very good,
I did not have very much contact with Tomo, but the little I had was positive. I never got to know Alio, but I heard good things about him.
The main living area for the volunteers is a nice communal area, secluded from the hostal, but still next door. There you don´t consume alcohol and it´s quiet after midnight, which makes sense, cuz some people start work at like 08.00. However, some of the volunteers - mainly single traveling guys - might get a separate living arrangement, and there it is ok to get together to drink alcohol, if you wish to do so.
The majority of the staff is Spanish speaking, so it is also a good place to practice your Spanish.
Thank you Tomo, Alio, Brenda, Ciel, Victor and all the wonderful people in the staff for making my first WorkAway a really positive one!

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14/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)

Excellent assistant. He helped cooking vegan dishes which were delicious, really patient and respectful. Really social and conscious, he always is in time and ready to help.

Thank you Jonas, we hope you continue traveling, enjoying and growing.

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08/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Martin & Maria Florencia) for host

Incredible 4 weeks at this paradise. We helped at the cafe, kitchen and also with Aljo´s team (NOBODY works the wood like this man!) La Punta has a special vibe that makes you not want to leave. We had the best time with other volunteers from all over the world, really made some good friends here.
Big thank you to Brenda, Aljo, Tomo and all the… read more staff for this amazing time. Hope to see you again!

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06/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host

6 magic weeks... everything is very organized... I worked most in construction but sometime in the kitchen too... Tomo, Aljo and the staff are amazing:-) thanks for this experience...

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02/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (George) for host

I stayed with the guys for about 3 weeks. Alio and Tomo are straight and super-organized. I enjoyed work (handyman work mostly; lots of wood stuff). Guero is an awesome dog. I learned a lot of stuff from Alio. Thanks Alio. And I enjoyed Tomo's personality. There is something comical about him; maybe he is a comedian. I also enjoyed very much the… read more great great people I've met there. Bless you all guys. And all those wild waves.

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13/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dustin) for host

I had a great time at Tomo and Alio’s hostel. I worked in one of the hostel kitchens preparing dinner for the employees and other volunteers. The work was relaxed and full of great energy. My personal accomadation was way more than ideal. I had a small cabin to myself. I think these cabins are reserved for longer stays of 4+ weeks. As advertised,… read more it is steps away from the beach and an excellent surf break.

This is a great place to volunteer if you want to be right on the beach, close to the surf and living and working with a fun bunch of family from around the world. I worked in the kitchen for a month and was given the opportunity to get creative and prepare the vegetarian meals, improve my spanish and make friends. Thanks for having me Tomo,… read more Brenda and Ali and Richie!

This is the place to be if you want to get a real La Punta experience. The work is simple, hard at times, but always fun, and you're working side by side with some great people. I stayed for a month, and I already now that I'll go back again at some point. If you're open, it'll be like you're part of a close-knit family; both amongst the staff,… read more bosses and volunteers. I strongly recommend this workaway.
And big hug to Tomo and the gang for being great!

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07/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

Thank you Tomo for letting me stay at your place ! I stayed for one month and I had a really good time. Work was always fun because you always work together with other people and there is nothing better to have a surf break in 1 minute walking distance from your home ! I had the chance to meet people from all over the world and all in all just had… read more a really good time.
Thanks Tomo and maybe see u again one day !

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05/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicola & Shane) for host

Hi Tomo,

Just wanted to say a huge Thankyou for having Shane and myself. Sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye! Had a great time helping out in the kitchen, meeting all the lovely staff, spending time with the awesome volunteers from all over the world and living so close to the beach. It was so nice to have delicious healthy food options here. tacos… read more are my life but an açai bowl is good every now and then :D

All the best, maybe see you again. Thanks again for everything.

Nicola and Shane :)

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27/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (hugo) for host

I spent almost a month working in a amazing place in puerto escondido.
The job was very fun in the kitchen with a lot of very nice people, we were very close to the beach and the place where we lived was perfect. I met people from everywhere in the world in this place!
Thank you Tomo! Good luck for the next.

I liked this place, spent three weeks working in the cafe mostly washing dishes. La Punta is a beautiful chilled place, there's always something to do, great for surf, yoga, spanish lessons, parties,... Volunteers don't stay in the hostel but in a different building, there were some thirty people living there in tents or cabanas. It was sometimes… read more difficult coliving in such a small place, mainly keeping the kitchen clean and sleeping with all the noise, there were always parties going on.

We spent three weeks in Puerto Escondido in Tomo`s hostel which was a great experience!
We worked five days a week à 5 hours as stated in the description. We also helped in the kitchen and prepared the always delicious lunch for the volunteers.
There was always a good working atmosphere - no one seemed to be stressed and everybody took their time… read more to explain us our tasks.
Tomo was also flexible on our work schedules and considered our wishes.
We shared a double room in the lively accommodation "Paraíso" where all volunteers stay and have fun together.
There is a lot to do in Puerto Escondido, especially around this hostel, which is located very close to the beach and the many bars and restaurants in La Punta.

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18/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jyothsna)

She was a great addition to the team. She had no issues performing the tasks assigned to her and was a quick learner. She also took an initiative and helped us redesign the website for us. She was very good with people. We wish her all the best and highly recommend her for any other workaway hosts for her professionalism and friendly demeanor.Sad… read more that she's leaving, You are always welcome to come back.

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08/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Cal) for host

I spent close to 2 and a half months working as a barista in Tomo and Aleo's Cafe, over the Semana Santa period. They were extremely helpful and flexible, they treated their huge team of volunteers like family and none of us wanted to leave. Its an awesome vibe and you can meet so many people working here and become part of the local scene very… read more quickly. Thanks guys!

We are so grateful that we have the oportunity of meeting people like you. We also felt that you were part of the family, and you are welcome back anytime you want. Thank you for helping us out and we wish you the best luck!

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28/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

Of all the places I visited during my travels, I finally found my home away from home! This little place is a magical, tropical, colorful paradise full of beautiful travelers and locals, surfers and beach lovers, dogs, cats, delicious food, music, sunshine and smiles! It's an incredible community full of warm friendly energies. I spent 3 months… read more there and loved every single day! I enjoyed working at the reception and Tomo and Aljo made me feel super welcomed and loved! I can't wait to come back and feel the good vibes of La Punta*️️*️️*️️

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Stayed here for almost one month and it was an amazing experience.
Everyboody in the staff was super nice and always helpful. Was my first workaway experience and couldnt have wished for a better one. The help was easy and as long you do the work everybody is happy.

Punta Zicatela is one of the most beautiful places i saw in Mexico and, very… read more chill, amazing beaches and good night life.

Highly recommendable!!

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03/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Cintia & David)

Thank you guys for your time spent here. You have done an amazing job and I hope you continue doing this all over the world. Highly recommended :)

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16/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Cintia & David) for host

We spent two weeks working in the hostel, mainly helping in the kitchen cooking for the staff. We always did the same schedule and with the same days off, which sometimes in hostels is not common. That helped us a lot to be able to visit nearby beaches.
The volunteers live in a house next to the hostel, in private rooms, with a nice atmosphere,… read more garden and beachfront. The place is perfect! The food is very rich and plentiful.
It was a very good experience for us and we highly recommend it!

The perfect workaway, is like a family, good job, nice people, good foods and you can enjoy the beach in front of the hostel, the beautiful city at 5 minute by car with music, bar, shops and everything you need.
My plan was to stay just two week and at the end I stayed 3 months , and for sure I will come back!!
I fell like at home! Seriously the… read more perfect workaway!!!

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25/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ludek & Sarah) for host

Stayed for three weeks working here last year and had an amazing time. The workers live in a shared house right next to the guesthouse and have bathrooms, a garden and kitchen on the porch. We worked at the farm, making compost and trying to start a vegetable garden. Amazing people, great place, beautiful beach! La Punta will always keep a place… read more in our hearts :)

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05/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Camilla) for host

I wanted to stay only a week, then I stayed more then 2 mounths. Good vibes !
Nice work, nice hostel, nice people in very beautiful paradise !

Such a fun and incredible time. Tomo's very nice, helpful and flexible and offers many different opportunities. La Punta is an amazing place to stay and the volunteers are great people! It was my first time volunteering at a hostel and I can only recommend staying & working there!

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15/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

I worked with Tomo for 2 months and enjoyed everyday, whilst in Frutas I learnt how to cook clean and communicate with people from all around the world...
Germany France Jordan Israel Argentina Canada America Czech Republic Mexcio haha..

I had an amazing time and didnt want to leave.
Beware the la punta vortex haha...
It's easy to get… read more sucked in and stay for longer than you think ....
Amazing people
Good surf
Good food
Everything you need to have a great time ...

Working here has been an incredible experience. It was my first time volunteering in a hostel and Tomo and all the team made me feel as if I was part of a familly. It is great working for Tomo, he is flexible and the place is allways full of good vibes. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone. Thanks Tomo for such a good experience,… read more good luck!
Leire

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02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gediminas & Ernesta) for host

We had an amazing time in the hostel. Tomo gave us great job to cook. We cooked 5 times a week, 5 hours a day but job was simple and enjoyable! He gave us great private room in exchange and food while we were working! Tomo is great person and I hope that we can come back to stay there even longer. Place is few steps from the sea and surfing!… read more Saludos Tomo!

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30/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anne-Kathrin) for host

What a great time, great place, great people.
The place is amazing and I happend to stay there with some truely wonderful people, volunteering or working there, who became friends for life. We all had a great time, working or in our spare time.
Working in the kitchen was fun. It is such a homely place, just after a few days, I didnt feel like a… read more stranger or traveller any more with all the people living there it easily becomes home. Like everything, nothing ever runs always smooth but there were nothing that couldn't be solved with common sense.
The property has everything you need. The store has well selected health- and organicfoods and a lot of housemade treats :). So everything you need is on site or close by.
Sweet, sweet, sweet experience! It was so hard to leave.

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12/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bruno Alexei) for host

Had an amazing time working here. Close to the beach and met many people from all over the world. The real sense of belonging to a community is formed. I worked in the kitchen and learned a lot about team work and cooking. I really recommend staying here. Thanks Tomo and Aljo for the chance :D

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26/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I had an amazing time working for Tomo in this place with its incredible vibe! We were provided with good accomodation, yummie (selfmade) food and lived with awesome roomies. Todo muy muy buena onda!!!

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19/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

Hey,
I worked in the hostel for 1 month in December 2015. I loved it. I was working with an australian friend in the kitchen. We were cooking for stuff, which was really fun. There are a lot of organic veggies provided and you can decide what you want to cook. I met a lot of great people at this place. There are many different possibilities to… read more work: kitchen, cafe, prepare bread, reception, farm or in the organic store. Moreover the place where the volunteers stay is just increidible, directly at the beach of la punta. You can see the sea while brushing your teath in the morning ;) Puerto Escondido ist just a lovely place to stay and relax.
The dogs were lovely.
I can highly recommend coming there and having a great time.

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24/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (cynthia ) for host

is better later than never i guess !!!
I spent one month like a volunteer at this place, is was really cool !! i met cool people and the work was fine working at front desk , sometimes at the restaurant and the store , so had the opportunity to do something new and learn about that , the place has what you need to live a relaxed life, love it… read more !!!
thanks for the opportunity chicos !! :)

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28/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Grégoire & Maxime) for host

Was a neutral experience. The fact is that the owner take us not by the website, but we were close to his place,and we get there and ask him to work and stay, and he said that we could stay there for one week... really nice from him. The work was okay but hard, and take care of the climate when you are working in his farm: really hot and no… read more shadow! About the human experience, the guy was not so friendly and i have nothing more to say.